Maia.
[Shrugging her shoulders.] Oh yes—if there’s nothing else for it, then——
Professor Rubek.
[Eagerly.] But there is something else for it. There is an alternative——
Maia.
[Holding up her forefinger.] Now you are thinking of the pale lady again!
Professor Rubek.
Yes, to tell the truth, I cannot help constantly thinking of her. Ever since I met her again. [A step nearer her.] For now I will tell you a secret, Maia.
Maia.
Well?